The Acquired Podcast Hosts: How They Started and Grew a Multimillion Dollar Podcast

My First Million

This podcast episode explores the diverse journeys of two successful podcasts, "Wait But Why" and "Acquired," highlighting their unique growth strategies and emphasis on content quality. It delves into the importance of audience value and challenges in measuring quality. The hosts also discuss the key traits of effective podcast guests, the traits of successful business leaders, and the origins and evolution of iconic companies like Nintendo, Airbnb, and Sequoia. They analyze the potential benefits and challenges of podcasting for businesses, exploring alternative revenue streams beyond ad revenue. The episode emphasizes the credibility gained by podcasters actively participating in their covered industries and the value of expertise in enhancing the quality of podcast content. It concludes with a "gentleman's agreement" between hosts and listeners, encouraging support through subscriptions and a giveaway contest.

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